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Voyager Space · Pueblo, CO · Propulsion · first seen 2026-10-31
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The Role

You'll lead multi-engineer test teams and own the technical direction of major motor programs or test facility operations at Voyager's Pueblo, Colorado site. You report to the Director of Propulsion Test & Evaluation and drive organization-wide improvements to test strategy, process, and safety governance.

What You'll Own

  • Direct a team of 3-8 propulsion test engineers across one or more active motor programs, managing workload, development, and technical quality.
  • Own the overall test strategy, resource allocation, and schedule for key program milestones and qualification events.
  • Represent test engineering in integrated product teams, program reviews, and customer or government authority briefings.
  • Establish, review, and continuously improve facility test procedures, data standards, and safety governance frameworks.
  • Lead multi-discipline investigations for anomalous test events, driving timely and technically rigorous findings.
  • Contribute to test facility capability roadmaps and capital investment planning for new motor classes or enhanced instrumentation.
  • Support proposal development and business development activities with technical content and level-of-effort estimates.
  • Serve as the approving authority for test procedures, safety packages, and post-test technical reports.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 10 years of progressive rocket motor static fire test experience, OR Master's degree with 8 years, OR 14 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Prior technical lead, team lead, or supervisory role in a propulsion or test engineering environment.
  • Breadth of experience across at least two motor classes (solid, liquid, hybrid, or gas generator).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage test resources against program schedule and cost constraints.
  • Familiarity with DoD acquisition standards, range safety regulations, and Acceptance Test Requirements (ATR) processes.
  • Ability to hold and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance; TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
  • 10 years of experience leading projects or programs of increasing scope and responsibility.
  • 3 years of experience leading high-performing engineering teams of 3 or more.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Experience with DoD program milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and formal qualification test planning.

Work Environment

  • Primarily office and test facility environment in Pueblo, Colorado, with periodic travel to customer sites or partner facilities up to 15%.
  • Ability to lift, move, or carry items or equipment up to 25 pounds.
  • This position requires access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including ITAR. Applicants must be U.S. persons or eligible to obtain the required export authorization.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $128,000-$160,000 USD, depending on experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive.

  • Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant company premium contribution and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
  • Flexible gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide; no long-term contracts required
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%
  • Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
  • Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources